Course Outline Code: HLT202 Title: Midwifery Practice 2 Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering School of: Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine Teaching Session: Session 8 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Belinda Flanagan Email: bflanaga@usc.edu.au 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description In this course you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate midwifery care. You undertake clinical experience in placements in a variety of settings, across the maternity care continuum (120 hours). You will be supported and supervised by experienced practitioners and critically self-appraise your practice. Your facilitator will evaluate your work at a developing student level against the NMBA Competency Standards for the Midwife. In addition, you will work towards meeting the required midwifery practice experiences for the program and continue your Continuity of Care experiences (CONNECT). 1.2 Course topics Work integrated learning in a variety of maternity settings and an opportunity for you to engage with Continuity of Care experiences via the CONNECT program. You will be involved in: Responding with appropriate assessment and care in a wide range of midwifery contexts: Planning, providing and evaluating midwifery care Caring for women experiencing complications in pregnancy, labour, birth or the postnatal period Assessment, referral and collaboration in the midwifery context Pre clinical learning in a simulated environment 4 Continuity of Care experiences 2. Course level 200 level 3. Unit value 12 units Session 8 2017 Recfind File Number:F16923
Page 2 4. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of midwifery practice according to the national practice standards for registered midwives at a developing student level Know and behave in accordance with the National Code of Professional Conduct for Midwives and the Code of Ethics for Midwives Complete the allocated practice hours and demonstrate progress in meeting the required midwifery practice experiences for the program Assessment Tasks You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: 2,3 Engaged. Ethical. 1,2,3 Engaged. Ethical. 2,3 Engaged. Ethical. Graduate Qualities or Industry Standards mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: 5. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the USC Glossary of terms for definitions of pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites. 5.1 Enrolment restrictions Restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery SC394 or Bachelor of Midwifery SC393. 5.2 Pre-requisites HLT123 5.3 Co-requisites 5.4 Anti-requisites 5.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) Nil 6. How am I going to be assessed? 6.1 Grading scale Limited Pass (PU), Fail (UF) This course will be graded as Pass in a Limited Grade Course (PU) or Fail in a Limited Grade Course (UF) as per clause 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of the Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Institutional Operating Policy of the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Page 3 6.2 Assessment tasks Task Assessment Tasks No. 1 Clinical Placement Learning Objectives 2 Professional eportfolio: Midwifery practice experiences and self-appraisal 3 Clinical Assessment Tool or Group Weighting % Ungraded Pass/Fail Ungraded Pass/Fail Ungraded Pass/Fail What is the duration/ length? Approx. 500 words When should I submit? Where should I submit it? WIL or PC Week 1 PebblePad No Following completion of placement Following completion of placement PebblePad Clinical Facilitator to submit Yes Yes Assessment Task 1: Clinical Placement Learning Objectives Goal: To identify individual learning objectives prior to commencing clinical placement Product: Clinical Placement Learning Objectives template on PebblePad Format: You will use the SMART guidelines to complete the Clinical Placement Learning Objectives template provided in PebblePad. Details regarding the SMART guidelines and tips for writing individual learning objectives will be provided on Blackboard. Criteria: Demonstrate development towards NMBA competency standards for the midwife Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Organisation Applying Technologies Assessment Task 2: Professional eportfolio: Midwifery practice experiences Goal: Product: Format: To demonstrate that you are making adequate progress towards the required midwifery practice experiences for the program. Professional eportfolio workbook created in PebblePad You will create a workbook containing evidence of your progress towards the required midwifery practice experiences for the program. Refer to Midwifery Practice Experience Requirements workbook in PebblePad for details. Included in the workbook will be a self-appraisal of your midwifery practice. Criteria: Evidence of progress towards the required midwifery experience for the program Self-appraisal of practice in relation to the NMBA Competency Standards and Code of Ethics at an introductory student level Generic skill assessed Applying Technologies Communication Skill assessment level
Assessment Task 3: Clinical Assessment Tool Goal: Product: Format: Page 4 The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate completion of allocated placement for this course and satisfactory competency based on the Practice Standards for Registered Midwives at a developing level and as measured in the Clinical Assessment Tool Completed midwifery practice hours and Clinical Assessment Tool The clinical facilitator will complete the Clinical Assessment Tool including assessment of your competency in all standards and completion of the required hours. The facilitator will discuss the deliberations with you and you will have the opportunity to provide comment on the tool. This will be submitted to the course coordinator for final decision and outcome. Ultimate accountability for assessing students in relation to clinical practice (WIL) resides with the course coordinator and grades are finalized through the USC assessment policy and procedures. Please note: You will receive ongoing feedback as a formative and developmental process. A midway assessment will be completed. In addition, if you are not meeting satisfactory practice standards at any point of the placement, learning processes will be implemented to support you to attain the necessary behaviours to satisfactorily meet each standard. Unsatisfactory behaviours which put client safety at risk or which do not adhere with the NMBA Standards for the Registered Midwife, Code of Professional Conduct and/or Code of Ethics criteria and standards may result in your removal from placement. If you do not meet each standard at a satisfactory standard you will fail the item. Please refer to the clinical handbook for details. Criteria: Practice behaviours as measured against Practice Standards for registered midwives and as detailed in the assessment tool Evidence of adherence to Code of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics criteria and standards Specific goals and plan for practice inclusive of all Practice Standards Generic skill assessed Communication Problem Solving Skill assessment level 6.3 Additional assessment requirements Plagiarism In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Blackboard, are electronically checked through SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. Limited Graded Course: This course will be graded as Pass in a Limited Grade Course (PU) or Fail in a Limited Grade Course (UF) as per clause 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of the Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Institutional Operating Policy of the University of the Sunshine Coast. In a course using Limited Grades, all assessment tasks relating to a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activity or a professional competency (PC) task are required to be passed for a student to successfully complete the course. Supplementary assessment is not available in courses using Limited Grades. 6.4 Submission penalties Penalties may apply for late submission of assessment tasks. You must contact your course coordinator if you require an extension or alternate assessment.
Page 5 7. How is the course offered? 7.1 Directed study hours Laboratory: 4 day (6hrs per day) intensive prior to placement Placement: 120 hours clinical placement 7.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Sippy Downs: Session 8 7.3 Course activities Teaching Module What key concepts/content will I learn? What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities 1 Medication administration in the maternity setting day 1 2 Vaginal examinations and IDC insertion in the maternity setting day 1 3 Caring for the woman with gestational diabetes day 2 4 Caring for the woman with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy day 2 5 Management of Breech birth day 3 6 Management of Shoulder dystocia day 3 7 Management of postpartum haemorrhage day 4 8 Neonatal resuscitation day 4 Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 8. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 8.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Robson, E & Waugh, J 2013 Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: A Wiley-Blackwell manual for midwives, 2 nd edition Pairman, S Pincombe, J 2014 Midwifery: Preparation for Practice, 3rd Elsevier, Sydney Thorogood, C & Tracey, S eds edition Johnson, R & Taylor, W 2016 Skills for Midwifery Practice, 4thedition Churchill Livingstone: Elsevier
Page 6 8.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of recommended readings may be found for this course on its Pebblepad site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) National Competency Standards for the Midwife (2006) http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-statements/codes- Guidelines.aspx#competencystandards 8.3 Specific requirements Your clinical placement may have specific requirements, and information will be provided during your placement orientation. USC uniform as outlined on blackboard is to be worn on all placements. 9. Risk management Risk assessments have been performed for all field activities and a moderate level of health and safety risk exists. This course involves placement in a health facility and as such there will be risks that are expected to occur in the practice of nursing/midwifery in a health facility. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the placement organisation s Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable to minimise and negate risks. You will be required to attend an orientation at the facility. It is your responsibility as a student to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers, and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study. It is also your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the University s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online Health Safety and Wellbeing training module for students, and following the instructions of the University staff. 10. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance, you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Academic Skills Advisers. To book an appointment or find a drop-in session go to Student Hub. Contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au 11. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability Visit the USC website: http://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching
Page 7 12. General Enquiries In person: USC Sunshine Coast - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building A4 (SW1), 52 Merivale Street, South Brisbane USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Student Central, Building A, 161 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au 13. Faculty specific information This course addresses: National Competency Standards for the Midwife Domains Competency Legal and professional practice 1,2 Midwifery knowledge and practice 3,4,5 Midwifery as primary health care 7,8,9,10 Reflective and ethical practice 11,14